PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 80 p4p, 331 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 14 p4p, 49 weight class). Juraj Divisek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Divisek
vs
Peterson

178 cm
29
170
21 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
180
17 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Divisek.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek misses with a knee strike.
Divisek misses with a knee strike.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.

Peterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Divisek wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Divisek's temple.
Peterson is pressing down on Divisek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Divisek is holding on for now.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Divisek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Divisek dodges it nicely.
Divisek manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson won't allow Divisek to get back to his feet.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson postures up in Divisek's guard and throws a big left but Divisek blocks it.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Divisek keeps moving.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Divisek looking for a sweep. Not yet Divisek, not yet.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Divisek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peterson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson prevents Divisek from getting back to his feet.
Peterson stands up over Divisek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Divisek wants to sweep but no luck.
Divisek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Divisek controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
Divisek wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divisek circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Divisek.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divisek.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Divisek.

Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Divisek's thigh. Divisek counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Peterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson working the ground and pound but Divisek is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Divisek is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
An elbow from Peterson crashes against the mat.
Peterson lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson is trying to ground and pound but Divisek uses the momentary lack of control by Peterson to regain half guard.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Divisek wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Divisek as he jumps to the side.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Peterson breaks away and moves out of range.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
Divisek tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson throws a counter combo.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Divisek's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Divisek!
Peterson working the strikes but Divisek uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to advance to full mount but Divisek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Divisek has wrist control.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson throws a strike but Divisek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Divisek postures up.
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peterson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divisek stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Peterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Divisek is retaining full guard.
Peterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson postures up in Divisek's guard and throws a big left but Divisek blocks it.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Divisek is retaining full guard.
Divisek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Divisek has wrist control.
Divisek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Divisek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Divisek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peterson throws a strike but Divisek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

Divisek controlling Peterson's posture.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peterson postures up in Divisek's guard and throws a big left but Divisek blocks it.
Peterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Peterson postures up in Divisek's guard and throws a big left but Divisek blocks it.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Divisek has his hands on Peterson's head, controlling the position.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Divisek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Divisek blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Divisek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Divisek moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Divisek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
As Peterson tries to get set, Divisek tries to push him back and clinch up but Peterson manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Divisek slips under a jab.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Divisek defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson misses with a combination

and Divisek moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has Divisek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Divisek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson misses the jab.

Divisek rushes Peterson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divisek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Divisek gets underhooks to prevent Peterson's takedown attempt.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Divisek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
Divisek tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Divisek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Divisek stops a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Juraj Divisek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.

Peterson wants the takedown. Divisek is fighting it off but Peterson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Divisek's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Divisek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Peterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Divisek pulls Peterson in to control the position.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Divisek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Divisek keeps moving.
Divisek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Divisek.
Peterson postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
Divisek throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Peterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Divisek has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Peterson is on him like a limpet, forcing Divisek back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson goes for a takedown attempt but Divisek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
Divisek moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dylan Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Divisek gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Divisek manages to retain guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Divisek manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.